Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Feb. 23, 2010
Playoffs are on the mind as USCHO senior writers Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss some of the hot topics in college hockey this week.
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Playoffs are on the mind as USCHO senior writers Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss some of the hot topics in college hockey this week.
USCHO Bracketologist Jayson Moy has attendance on his mind and searches for a way to make the regionals a better draw as he breaks down what the NCAA tournament field might look like if it was selected today.
Maine moved up in the PairWise Rankings after sweeping New Hampshire last weekend, which means someone else is out of a spot that would yield an NCAA tournament bid. Find out which team it is as Jayson Moy presents Bracketology.
Massachusetts players helped Boston College claim its 15th Beanpot title Monday night.
Beanpot Final Notebook, by Lee Urton
Uneven play from the Boston University defensemen ultimately led to the Terriers’ demise against Boston College in the championship of the 58th Beanpot tournament, Scott Weighart reports.
Click below for a replay of our live blog of the consolation and championship games at the 2010 Beanpot. Beanpot consolation, championship
Fans at Camp Randall Stadium say the atmosphere for outdoor hockey was much like you’d find on a Wisconsin football Saturday. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Playing at Camp Randall Stadium was an “awesome experience” for the Wisconsin and Bemidji State players who took part.
Yale put itself back on the national map last season, and Sean Backman is working to keep the Bulldogs there. Roman J. Uschak reports.
A replay of the live Q&A with Paul Kelly, the executive director of College Hockey Inc.
The field is the same, but there are new first-round matchups this week as Jayson Moy breaks things down in Bracketology.
Leading off the notebook from the Beanpot semifinals, Lee Urton reports that Boston University coach Jack Parker understands that it’s not good for the Beanpot for his team and Boston College always to be in the finals.
Alex Chiasson has had your average freshman year — some good points, some bad points — but he came through at a big time for Boston University. Scott Weighart reports.
Harvard had high hopes for the Beanpot, but Monday’s 6-0 semifinal loss to Boston College was a snoozer. Dave Hendrickson reports.
Harvard looked on pace for one of the worst seasons in program history, but the Crimson are 3-3-1 since the holiday break going into the Beanpot.
Click below for a replay of a live blog of the Beanpot semifinals. Beanpot semifinals
Jayson Moy’s weekly crunching of the numbers is back, and the big issue to resolve this week is attendance at the East Regional.
Paul Kelly may have an uphill battle ahead of him when it comes to raising college hockey’s profile, especially in comparison to Major Junior, but with the contacts he has in the game, don’t rule it out. Jim Connelly reports.
We’re now solidly into the new year with Christmas, New Year’s (and Boxing Day for all you Canadians) in the rearview mirror. The first half of the Division III women’s hockey season was filled some great story lines. How about the Lake Forest Foresters with an 8-0-2 record at the break and leading the NCHA. … Read more